The rising rents put further pressure on first-time buyers locked out of the mortgage market by the credit crunch until they can raise sizable deposits, 100% and 125% mortages are a thing of the past.

A third of landlords now report tenant demand is expanding rapidly – the highest level in nearly four years – as first-time buyers delay stepping onto the property ladder.

Do you need help to manage your property portfolio in these challenging times give  Denis a call on 0207 740 1770 .  Talk to Denis about maximising your property portfolio.

Some 58 per cent of landlords said demand was stable and strong. The regions getting the highest rentals were, in order , London with a high buy-to-let average of £20547,The South West (£15970) and East Anglia(£12 738).

Rising rents have masked the effects of falling house prices for landlords – with yields remaining stable at 6.3 per cent for the third consecutive month.

The average investment opportunity has been 1.5% from February through January of this year, unsurprisingly East Anglia has had the highest jump in Property value YoY of 34% wih rental income up 1.3% YoY to 6.3%.

According to a leading web based property blog aboutproperty.co.uk the leading cause was the mortage rate increases in the private rented sector where average rents rose four per cent in the first quarter of 2008, new figures from buy-to-let specialist Paragon show.

Over the last six months rents rose 12 per cent to an annual figure of £12,041.

The rising rents put further pressure on first-time buyers locked out of the mortgage market by the credit crunch until they can raise sizable deposits.

A third of landlords now report tenant demand is expanding rapidly – the highest level in nearly four years – as first-time buyers delay stepping onto the property ladder.

Some 58 per cent of landlords said demand was stable and strong.

Rising rents have masked the effects of falling house prices for landlords – with yields remaining stable at 6.3 per cent for the third consecutive month.

What does this mean for you? As we have the means because we have seasoned buy-to-let professionals (0207 740 1770 ) who can advise you on your investment portfolio.

To find out please call one of our executive consultants on 0207 740 1770 to see you on how you maximise your profit by continuing your investment curve

Average property prices are still reasonably low, but are sure to rise - making quick action necessary.

With the latest interest rate rise,the South African reserve bank has taken an opposite tack to the one taken by the Bank
of England’s monetary policy committee. By increasing the interest rate to rates not seen for many years in an attempt to hold back the oil
induced inflation, South Africa’s Tito Mboweni is showing the steadfast commitment to a stable and low inflation based economy.

The South African market, although affected by the international US inspired market slump has been well prepared with their introduction of the FICA financial credit act almost a year ago. This had the immediate effect of cooling of the overheated South African economy and acted as a buffer so the US slump did not have as an immediate an effect as it did in the UK, the US and EU.

The locals might not think so but for investors this has a two fold benefit, lower house prices and better long term investment potential when the FIFA world cup comes around and by to let schemes really kick on for the short term haul.

Speak to ChaseDevonshire today about your profit potential in the international acquisitions market, we can help you to acquire some real gems.

Those who sold property in the Iberian nation between March 2004 and December 2006 could be in line for a share of a £37 million rebate, after an error in the country’s tax code was discovered.

However, under European Community Treaty rules on discrimination the discrepancy in tax rates is illegal.
As such Brits were charged an additional £37 million, around £11,000 per sale – to which they are now entitled a rebate.
“This tax trap is thought to have affected hundreds of thousands of people across Europe and in the UK,” said Spanish lawyer Emilio Alvarez.[1]

If you think this might have happened to you between March 2004 and December 2006  then give us a call or email we have the right expertise to help you with your international property requirements.

[1] This article is courtesy of the well respected industry web site about property

As a UK based company we at Chase Devonshire understand what it takes to succeed in the UK and international property market. We know how hard you have to work to create the calm professional atmosphere clients feel comfortable in.

At Chase Devonshire we excel in our fresh approach to managing your property portfolio.

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From vetted experienced professionals we hire to maintain and repair your property - people known to us to be reliable and meticulous in the detail of their work, to the exceptional level of communication we have with our clients enabling them and keeping you in the loop as to what is happening with your portfolio.

Our service is legendary and our attitude is always positive, we supply solutions to your problems and free off more of that vital time for you to do what you do best - make money and see your new clients.

Even if you think you are doing better than we possibly could , give us a call and talk to Denis about your options for keeping your costs fixed or flexible.

If you are rushed off your feet and need a reliable company to sort it all out for you - call us on 0207 740 1770 and ask to speak to Denis, he can help you to achieve your maximum potential.

Our team of dedicated Property Managers are available from 9.30 in the morning to 5.30 in the evening.

An emergency number is available during week-ends and evenings for your clients.

We take care of all administration and paper work for you and all day to day queries from landlords and tenants.

Free your lettings negotiators to do what they are good at: listing and letting properties instead of being burdened with paper work.

   - Applicants referencing
   - Drawing up of legal Documents (Tenancy Agreement & Notices)
   - Preparation of properties for tenancy to commence

- Applicants referencing
   - Drawing up of legal Documents (Tenancy Agreement & Notices)
   - Preparation of properties for tenancy to commence

For Investment Companies, we have a complete range of services adapted to this field.

• Pre-completion inspection.
• Snagging.
• Flooring.
• Furnishing
• Instructing estate agents.
• Finding the right tenant in a very short time frame.
• Referencing the tenant.
• Drawing contracts.
• Managing the property.
• Collecting rent.
• Inventory and check in/out.
• valuations

Our involvement can be as big or small as you want it to be.